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I applied for this job on a whim. It's always been a dream career of mine. When I got the call for an interview (East Holmes Veterinary Clinic) I was the happiest person ever. They had an initial interview, that went smoothly. Called a couple days later to schedule a "work interview" to spend a couple hours shadowing another kennel assistant to see if I could handle the workload. I had an amazing day! They called me back a week later and said I had gotten the job. I put my two weeks in at the place I was at and waited for my start date. Start day I showed up early and once again did shadowing while the clinic worked with VetCor to get me on their insurance. I was absolutely in love with the job. Everything that was being done by the veterinarians, the techs, us assistants, I really felt like I was making a difference in animal health care. I spent the next couple days staying as busy as possible. I stayed on top of what was expected of me, even went above and beyond. My first week was amazing, better than I ever expected. The last day of training they had me handling the kennel by myself, and even rescue animal paperwork. The lead Veterinary Technician came and told me how awesome I was doing followed by a hi-five. I helped calm down a yellow lab that had opened his stitches in the kennel, fed the animals when needed, kept the kennel super clean, always made sure laundry was going, garbage emptied, helped when needed, even transporting animals after surgery to their kennels. The best thing ever. I was on top of the world. Knowing that I was pretty much boss mode on everything I was shown the past 3 days. On my 3rd day I was rocking it! I was off that weekend, so I of course spent the whole weekend gushing and raving about this amazing career I found and how happy I was with it. The people were awesome, the cute animals, the responsibility, all of it. I was on cloud 9. Everyone said that I looked so happy. Monday came, my first day of not training, I show up early, super excited for what would happen today at work. One of the clinic managers stopped me and said she wanted to talk to me real quick. I walk into a back room and sit, expecting to hear about either the vehicle insurance or what I need to do for the day, where the hiring manager comes in and sits down. I was asked how I was enjoying the job, where I proceeded with I'm loving it. Then the hiring manager to tell me that three people had reported I had a bad attitude. This completely blind sided me. I asked who, or why they may have thought that because I just couldn't understand why anyone would think that because I was in pure heaven. I never got an answer or explanation. I was told since I was still an early hire they have decided to let me go. I again asked what made them think I had an attitude and my reply was a shrug. I said okay, walked out to my car and proceeded to bawl my eyes out. 

It still bothers me so much. People that know me said someone must of been intimidated by my work ethic. I was SO happy there. It was my dream job. I was focused on being an amazing employee and then going to college to broaden my veterinary experience. I still go through each day wondering how or whom would have thought I had a bad attitude? I'll never know. I feel like I was discriminated against. And losing this opportunity really hurt. I wish it could have been explained to me so I could have fixed the issue, or I had the option to speak to the three who felt that way. I hate leaving a bad score on VetCor for one of their clinics but the clinic isn't an option for review. I'm sure VetCor has no idea about these situations. I just felt like maybe my experience will help someone in the future when applying to East Holmes Veterinary Clinic.

Vetcor stands out as a truly inclusive and caring company, setting the standard for what a great workplace should be. From the moment you join, it’s clear that diversity and belonging are not just buzzwords here—they are woven into the fabric of daily operations. Team members from all backgrounds are welcomed, celebrated, and given ample opportunities to contribute meaningfully. 

One of the most remarkable aspects of Vetcor is the genuine recognition of hard work. Effort never goes unnoticed; whether you’re on the floor or in the office, your contributions matter. Colleagues and supervisors alike make it a point to recognize achievements, big and small, creating an atmosphere where motivation and pride flourish. This culture of appreciation extends to opportunities for growth: promotions from within are common, and there is a clear pathway for career advancement. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and take on new challenges, confident that their aspirations are supported by leadership. 

Management at Vetcor truly cares. They regularly check in with team members, listen to concerns, and act quickly to foster a supportive environment. This is not lip service—managers invest time in mentoring and ensure that everyone feels heard and valued. Decisions are made with empathy and transparency, reinforcing a culture built on trust and respect. 

Perhaps most impressive is Vetcor’s commitment to work-life balance. The company understands that employees are at their best when their lives outside of work are healthy and fulfilling. Flexible scheduling, reasonable expectations, and a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being are all hallmarks of the Vetcor experience. This core belief shows in the way people are treated every day: staff are encouraged to take time off when needed, and personal commitments are respected without question. 

In summary, Vetcor is more than just a place of employment—it is a community where everyone can thrive. With its focus on inclusivity, recognition, internal growth, supportive management, and work-life harmony, Vetcor offers the kind of workplace that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. 

I have worked for VetCor for nearly three years, starting as a receptionist and eventually moving upward to manage the clinic I work for. I have had a series of competent, knowledgeable managers above me, and I don't feel stifled or stuck in my current position. The company values everyone from kennel assistants to regional managers and beyond, and if you have the drive to work hard and move your way upward, they encourage you to do so. 

The thing that I find most compelling about working for VetCor is the way that I see them embrace new clinics, without smothering them. As new clinics join the VetCor family, their employees are treated with compassion and their medical philosophy is maintained. There is an understanding that there will be growing pains, when moving from private practice to a corporate practice, and everyone up the ladder strives to make the process as smooth and painless as possible. 

I'm constantly learning new things -- whether it be related to the veterinary field in particular, or management related -- because communication from my superiors is thorough and understandable. And while veterinary medicine as a field can of course be draining, leading to compassion fatigue and burnout, I do honestly believe that VetCor works incredibly hard to listen to their employees' needs, to offer opportunities for a better work/life balance, and the resources to try to ensure the emotional as well as economic well-being of their clinics.

No job is perfect, and everyone has a rough day, now and then, but on the whole, I've been very pleasantly surprised by the corporation's hands-off, hand-up mentality. And I think they're a company worth giving a try.

During my 2.5 years working at the clinic, it became clear that the parent corporation, Vetcor, actively encourages a leadership style that is mentally, verbally, and psychologically intimidating. Here are some aspects of my experience: 

Leadership and Workplace Culture:
The corporation’s leadership appears to thrive on a culture of intimidation. I experienced firsthand a manager lunging forward and yelling obscenities at me while I was trying to get additional hours off to go to school for vet med. This is in Vecor’s record, and is a moment that set the tone for daily interactions.
The environment is intentionally stressful, with a deliberate emphasis on exerting dominance over employees. For instance, the overall workplace culture is permeated by a relentless atmosphere of mental and verbal intimidation, where negativity, favoritism, and psychological pressure are used to control staff.

Overall Impact: 
The constant stress and demeaning treatment left many employees, including myself, feeling demoralized and undervalued. Despite any initial opportunities for learning and growth in the field, the pervasive atmosphere of intimidation makes it hard to maintain motivation or feel respected at work.

I share this review to provide future employees with an honest picture of the culture fostered by the corporation that owns this clinic. The leadership approach here, which embraces psychological and verbal intimidation, creates a toxic work environment that is not conducive to employee wellbeing or professional growth.


Vetcor is a joke! You are underpaid and overworked! Corporate doesnt care if fellow employees harass each other, bully each other, sexually harass you....its about making money. When I worked there, under qualified just out of school veterinarian's were misdiagnosing animals, trying to make money with unnecessary surgeries which in some cases led to animals dying. This hospital has kept about 70% of the clique that worked there before Vetcor purchased it. They run around as puppets for Vetcor, but talk about how terrible it is to work for them to new employees, it's like scare tactics, so you will want to leave, it's there way for job security. If you tell management about a problem, they give you lip service and do nothing but tell the person who you had a problem with what you said. It's like high school. You have to work the job of three people because they cant keep a full staff, due to turn around. They hire and fire managers for no reason, they make up reasons. Your job is safe if you've been at this hospital 10+years. The hospital is filthy and the kennel is like a prison for dogs, they are not allowed to go out in the large enclosed area and run around,  they spend 90% of their time boarding here just sitting/sleeping on a cold concrete floor, with feces or urine on the floor, while people just walk by it. I wouldn't keep my pet there and we could let our pets stay for free, no thanks!!!  In the 17 years I've been in this field, this particular hospital and Vetcor has made me hate something I once loved to do. No workplace is perfect, but this gossip/ drama filled overworked/unappreciative employer is the worst. Keep your sanity and look elsewhere. I left because this place was a real joke.

To preface, I work at another vetcor clinic now and am having a blast.

Looking back on it I'm surprised this place functioned at all. Everyone hated each other; the receptionists would constantly book appointments incorrectly/not tell the techs when clients arrived, the techs were frustrated with the doctors for not staying up to date on current medicine/procedures/technology, and the main doctor who has been here for decades was just unpleasant to be around. In general I'm not sure the staff were aware of or taught fear free handling techniques, patients were very regularly treated as things and not people's pets. 

I was signed on as a vet assistant but was treated mainly as a kennel hand. Not really taught how to do anything, and when I tried things and didn't 100% succeed the first time, both that instance and future opportunities would be taken over from me without a word.  Unless they've changed how they do things drastically here, the job description is v misleading: you're not going to be taking patient histories since the receptionists take clients to the rooms, the techs do all of the injections/AGEs/TNTs/catheter placement/phlebotomy/anesthesia monitoring/xrays/etc., you're mainly just there to clean and be a free pair of hands. Apparently I was the first assistant to work with them in a long time to actually clean well. Well...when I'm at work, I wanna work, even if cleaning's the only thing I'm allowed to do. I'm finally learning stuff at my new place and people are vocally appreciative of my efforts. A first.

There are many issues with this hospital so it's hard to choose a place to start if I'm being honest. At first it seems like it could be a good place to work and learn. If you happen to learn extremely fast under intense pressure then you'll do fine (let's be honest most people do not). Their training is an absolute joke. If you don't learn quickly enough people will quickly dismiss you and you're already on the outside looking in. The gossip is UNREAL at this place. Almost every single employee seems to thrive off of it and they don't even try to hide it. It truly brings moral down quickly. If you constantly hear people saying awful things about one another you're going to wonder if they do the same thing behind your back (they do). You become worried which certainly effects your work and you constantly feel like you're walking on egg shells. An emergency hospital is already stressful, you don't need negative co-workers to add to it. If management actually got rid of or reprimanded the problem employees this could be a great place to work. They also need to give everyone SET hours! It's hard enough having to stay over your shift often because of the type of work you do. On top of that you work random shifts and days frequently and burn out FAST. Get people who want to work days and then other people who want to work nights. And for the love of God give people  set shifts. The only set shifts I ever saw were for employees who had been there for years. This obviously makes other employees envious and frustrated because they would like a good work life balance as well. If they managed to change these issues I'd bet my life this would be a completely different, and dare I say it, happy place to work.

I was hired at a Vetcor veterinary hospital after previously working at a Vetcor in Southern Maine. My manager knew I had no veterinary assistant experience and started me at the pay that I received at my old job working a completely different (less experienced) position. There was no clear training protocol for me, and I was left in the dark. Coworkers wouldn’t help me or talk to me because I wasn’t certified.  I would go into work every day with a smile on my face yet nobody knew where I was supposed to be or who I was supposed to train with that given day. I would keep myself busy with side tasks instead of the position I was hired for since nobody in management or my coworkers would guide me correctly. I would ask questions constantly yet my coworkers would lie and tell me I was on a good track when I was actually doing things incorrectly. I ended up receiving a corrective action form after only three months of employment without any verbal warnings before hand. My coworkers had gone to management With a long list of small unharmful mistakes I had made over the course of my “training,” Including using Google,  and claims that I “refused” to restrain dogs. All of the claims were hurtful and untrue to my character and work ethic. I spoke with management about this and contacted HR yet had no choice but to quit as they had hired my replacement already. 

My personal opinion working at vetcor thus far has been a smooth and easy process. I was in and out the field due to lack of respective management, but since coming across the San Ramon location, Gateway Pet Hospital, it has very much made me feel secure. New management had just transitioned and they needed to hire more assistants, in which she herself said I'd be a good fit for the team before even scheduling an in-person interview. This was something I was keeping aware of since I didn't truly know if I was a good fit. After my 90 days working there, I can confidently say that she was very much correct after all. The staff has been so welcoming, respective, proactive, helpful, understanding, supportive, friendly (family-oriented even). I've developed solid relationships with those I work with and even the DVMs and I'm extremely grateful that I have finally found a hospital I feel I can thrive in. I know it just depends on location in order to have a say, but Gateway has truly opened me up and gave me an opportunity to advance my skills with so much support around me. I've taken the next step to leave my current part-time job that I've had for 2 years, to then prioritize my time at the hospital and become full-time.  To me, that says a lot about how I feel as far as my position physically, mentally, and emotionally. 

I would not recommend any individual without experience to work for this company. A new employee will be given a set of expectations that far exceed that of a new employee. After having requested guidance on several occasions I was not given it. The CEO and the operations manager never communicated to me. And the team leader was supposed to communicate tasks and never did. When it came time to work together as a team the team leader went off and did his best to do the job himself and leave others to speculate as to what to do every job assignment. This lead to lack of communication with the whole team and left the job done by the team leader or the rest of the team as a whole incorrectly. Prior to the team leaders employment the overall work atmosphere was much better and we had a much better standard of operations. Some employee tools were not easily used such as PSA and other electronic programs that regularly presented technical difficulties which were a problem overall. I was expected to use the program PSA with less than three hours of classroom instructions and no one on one guidance which would have been necessary for me to use these programs. 

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